Dr. Andrew Banos, MD
Contact & Location
Newburyport, MA 01950
Dr. Andrew Banos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Banos has completed 17 hip replacements (#95 in Massachusetts), 15 knee replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 46 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Massachusetts, Dr. Banos performs below average in hip (17 vs 44 avg), below average in knee (15 vs 50 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Banos performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (17 cases), followed by knee replacements (15) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Banos is the only orthopedic surgeon in Newburyport represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Banos extend back to 2019, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 46 in the most recent data, a 318% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Banos's 17 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Banos Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Banos's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 318% from 11 procedures in 2019 to 46 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Banos
How does Dr. Banos's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Banos has performed 46 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Massachusetts average is 74 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Banos ranks #106 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Banos perform?
Dr. Banos performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (17 cases), knee replacement (15 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Banos's practice located?
Dr. Banos practices in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The office is located at 21 Highland Ave Ste 16, Newburyport, MA 01950. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Banos for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Banos represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Banos's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Banos's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Banos's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2019 to 46 in the most recent data, a 318% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 46 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Banos perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Banos's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (17 cases), knee replacement (15 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Banos among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Banos affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Banos is affiliated with Anna Jaques Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Banos practices?
Anna Jaques Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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